Data Centre & Infrastructure Technician

Mane Contract Services; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is recruiting an experienced data centre professional to join a leading motorsport organisation in the UK. You will support critical infrastructure, broadcast operations and IT systems in a fast-paced environment.

To succeed you will have 5+ years in data centres, strong copper/fibre cabling skills, DCIM experience (Sunbird/Nlyte) and a background in 24/7 operations, with UPS, power distribution and related electrical knowledge. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' data centre experience.
• Experience supporting live broadcast IT environments.
• Proficient in copper and fibre cabling testing and certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test and maintain copper and fibre cabling.
• Manage structured cabling, fibre distribution frames, patching and cross-connects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cabling, network connectivity and infrastructure faults.
• Support day-to-day data centre operations, including equipment installation, rack modifications and maintenance.
• Manage and maintain DCIM platforms, ensuring accurate infrastructure records and documentation.
• Monitor data centre capacity, power distribution, cooling systems and technical infrastructure.
• Carry out routine checks, respond to system alarms and support preventative maintenance.
• Assist with hardware installations, decommissioning and infrastructure upgrades.
• Coordinate contractors and third-party suppliers working on site.
• Provide technical support during live broadcast operations and events.

Skills

Data centre experience

Live broadcast support

Copper & fibre cabling

DCIM platforms

UPS & power systems

BMS/SCADA

Networking TCP/IP

24/7 shift work

Driving licence

Education

CDCTP

City & Guilds 3668-02

ECS/CSCS card

BICSI/CCNA/FOA (advantageous)

Tools

Fluke

EXFO

OTDR

LSPM

Sunbird DCIM

Nlyte DCIM

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced technical professional to join a leading organisation within Motorsport.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast-paced, highly technical environment, supporting critical infrastructure, broadcast operations and IT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test and maintain copper and fibre optic cabling systems, including Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6a.
• Manage structured cabling, fibre distribution frames, patching and cross-connects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cabling, network connectivity and infrastructure faults.
• Support day-to-day data centre operations, including equipment installation, rack modifications and maintenance.
• Manage and maintain DCIM platforms, ensuring accurate infrastructure records and documentation.
• Monitor data centre capacity, power distribution, cooling systems and technical infrastructure.
• Carry out routine checks, respond to system alarms and support preventative maintenance.
• Assist with hardware installations, decommissioning and infrastructure upgrades.
• Coordinate contractors and third-party suppliers working on site.
• Provide technical support during live broadcast operations and events.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience working within a data centre environment.
• Experience supporting live broadcast and IT environments.
• Strong knowledge of copper and fibre optic cabling, testing and certification.
• Experience using testing equipment such as Fluke, EXFO, OTDR and LSPM.
• Experience working with DCIM platforms such as Sunbird or Nlyte.
• Knowledge of UPS systems, power distribution, generators and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Understanding of BMS, SCADA and fire suppression systems.
• Experience troubleshooting servers, storage hardware, network infrastructure and cooling systems.
• Understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/IP and SNMP.
• Previous experience working within a 24/7 shift environment.
• Full UK or EU driving licence.

Qualifications

• Certified Data Centre Technician Professional (CDCTP).
• City & Guilds 3668-02 - Fibre Optic and Structured Cabling.
• ECS/CSCS card.
• Additional certifications such as BICSI, CCNA or FOA would be advantageous.

About You

We are looking for someone who is technically confident, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You should have excellent troubleshooting skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider technical team.

If you have a strong background in data centre infrastructure and are interested in applying your experience within Formula 1, we would be keen to hear from you.